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The Pledge Wall below shows the personal messages from vegans who have taken the Vegan Pledge.

Vegan Pledge

Vegan diet

I ensure that my diet consists wholly of plant foods, with no products derived from animals.

Vegan way of living

I do not use or consume, as far as is possible and practicable, any products of animal exploitation, for clothing, cosmetics, entertainment or any other purpose.

Vegan principles

I adhere to the principle that our fellow animals have the right to be treated with respect and justice and should not be commodified or treated as property.

Pledge Wall

Alan
TAS

Veganism is the essence of humanity.

Pledge #19
Zerin
VIC

Primarily, it's my love for the animals, who are sentient beings who deserve the same rights as human animals. Secondary is my love of Mother Nature and caring for my health.

Pledge #750
June
NSW

Knowing you are saving animals by being vegan is a wonderful way to live.

Pledge #197
Shanae
VIC

Vegan for the animals, always.

Pledge #434
Julie
VIC

In a world full of food options, there is no justification for harming animals for our stomach anymore. Vegan is the intelligent way forward.

Pledge #1181
Sean
VIC

Because animals shouldn't be used as a product or for consumption.

Pledge #811
Wayne
QLD

Equal rights for all animals, human and non human. Look into the eyes of non human animals and you'll see compassion and love staring back at you.

Pledge #443
Susan
QLD

Animals are here for their own purposes, not to be used as commodities by humans! I pledge to share information about veganism wherever possible!

Pledge #1009
Frank
NSW

I have been vegan for 10 years and will always and forever remain vegan. I refuse to support any form of animal exploitation or cruelty. My planned humanitarian animal projects will come to fruition as soon as I am funded.

Pledge #326
Amber
QLD

Being vegan is crucial for me as all creatures deserve the right to autonomy and freedom, and to be safe and loved.

Pledge #985
Nicola
WA

I care deeply about the welfare of animals as sentient beings and view their harm and exploitation in the same way I would towards humans. Animals have a right to a peaceful existence in the same way we expect for people.

Pledge #235
Rebecca
VIC

Being kind means to every living thing not just people and really it's not that hard!

Pledge #229
Kelsie
WA

Veganism means being kind to animals.

Pledge #1251
Rachel
QLD

I can't be a doctor who eats my own patients.

Pledge #1054
Kathleen
WA

I have been vegan for nearly 8 years, do animal justice activism and help promote the vegan mindset. I pledge to commit to veganism and animal justice for the rest of my life and wish I'd been vegan since birth.

Pledge #291
Colin
nsw

Vegan for animals and intersectional social justice.

Pledge #17
Sandra
NSW

I truly love all sentient beings, so I do my best to avoid consuming them in any form.

Pledge #1107
Lyndle
vic

I promise to live alongside humans and animals in a kind and caring way.

Pledge #32
Ilona
VIC

Being vegan is important to me for animal well-being and safety. Every sentient being is worthy of living free and happy.

Pledge #1237
Sebastin
NT

I had an awakening some 30 years ago when a message came to my mind saying it is totally unethical and unnecessary to be a part of suffering in the world. That divine message is still with me like it came this morning. I try to spread the message.

Pledge #1198
Nancy
VIC

I will never harm an animal or eat or wear animal products! I will do what I can to help those animals in need.

Pledge #362
Christine
NSW

If everyone could see the immense suffering that occurs to animals when they are bred, raised, transported and slaughtered for the purposes of human consumption, I'm sure many more people would be vegan.

Pledge #26
Moya
VIC

I pledge to walk lightly on this Earth and respect all lives.

Pledge #401
Jana
WA

All beings deserve to be free, I hope to see change in my lifetime to better our future

Pledge #382
Emma
WA

Animals deserve the fundamental right to live free of human exploitation. It's easy, it's kind and it has a lower impact on our planet. Plus your conscience feels freer when you're not complicit in animal cruelty.

Pledge #696
Michelle
QLD

I pledge to all of the above. Vegan for life

Pledge #260
Melissa
WA

Vegan for the animals!!!

Pledge #587
Neil
VIC

For an equitable, sustainable, vibrant world for all, just as nature intended.

Pledge #179
Susanne
SA

The reason I'm vegan is for the animals. They suffer so greatly and I do not want to be a participant in the cruelty inflicted on these gentle and kind animals. I've seen enough evidence and am shocked at what goes on out of the public's sight!

Pledge #979
Deborah
SA

In this cruel world choosing what I eat is the single most powerful action I can take that really makes a positive difference. The personal is political.

Pledge #1112
Mikaila
ACT

Animals deserve better, the planet deserves better and I deserve better.

Pledge #892
Bec
QLD

For the animals and our planet (our home), vegan forever.

Pledge #111
Alexandria
NSW

I care about ALL animals.

Pledge #470
Kaspar
VIC

Veganism means everything to me. My eyes were opened 10 years ago to the realities of what these animals face. I have been vegan since then and that will never change. Live truly alongside your values!

Pledge #1244
Emma
WA

Animals are everything to me.

Pledge #695
Jo
VIC

Have been plant based for so many years and now want to take my pledge to not take another being's life.

Pledge #265
Tamasyn
VIC

I respect the inner will and bold integrity of all beings. I treat them as I wish to be treated. I love them as I wish to be loved.

Pledge #1248
Lulu
WA

As an almost lifelong vegan, along with my kids and grandkids I will continue this legacy long after I am gone.

Pledge #203
Therese
QLD

Being vegan reflects what matters most to me: kindness, awareness and responsibility, for animals, for the earth and for future generations.

Pledge #1201
Leigh
VIC

Being vegan is important to me for my health.

Pledge #881
Louise
QLD

I pledge that my actions and the way I live my life will never knowingly harm any animal and to always stand up for animal rights.

Pledge #225
Lance
VIC

For the animals and the planet - why being vegan is important to me.

Pledge #1063
Kerry
QLD

Animals are here with us, not for us - we have no right to exploit them. Animals are sentient beings, not food. My only regret about becoming vegan is that I didn't do it sooner.

Pledge #1136
Jane
QLD

Animals are living, conscious beings and have the God-given right to not live in fear and be murdered. Every living being has the right to live. I will not be guilty of their slaughter. Live, precious animals, live!

Pledge #1226
Lisa
qld

We do it for the animals. All of us. The exploitation of animals for food, adornment, entertainment and research is OVER. Together we will do this. It is so hard living everyday knowing their pain.

Pledge #52
Lauren
VIC

Newly vegan and developing my knowledge.

Pledge #371
Liane
qld

Vegan for the planet, for the animals and for our health. It's a no brainer!

Pledge #80
Mark
SA

Veganism is the only justice movement the animals have.

Pledge #1005
Lesley
VIC

I will not be the reason an animal shakes in fear on the killroom floor.

Pledge #1147
Sienna
SA

For the animals!

Pledge #1127
Many
WA

My husband and I have been vegan for 8+ years. We do it as we are animal lovers and for our health.

Pledge #806
Anne-Marie
VIC

Being vegan is important to me because of the animals.

Pledge #1087
Shamali
VIC

Vegan for the animals!

Pledge #436
Xanthe
QLD

Modern factory farming is a source of unfathomable pain and suffering. I couldn't respect myself if I were to knowingly participate in the perpetuation of those practices, when readily available alternatives are accessible.

Pledge #1213
Trish
NSW

As a lifelong vegan of 68 years, I pledge that I and my family of seven strictly follow a vegan lifestyle and will never deviate from that path. We believe we are equal to all animals and believe all are entitled to respect, consideration and autonomy.

Pledge #405
Hailey
WA

Aiming to reduce harm as much as possible and practicable is be the lowest bar for humans. We are in the unique position of being able to self-determine what is right and wrong, and we're not beholden to instinct. Exploiting animals for pleasure is wrong.

Pledge #1267
Tracey
NSW

To ensure the lives of all animals are at the forefront, when making all consumer choices.

Pledge #553
Pete
VIC

Humanity is defined by a world without cruelty!

Pledge #646
Charlotte
TAS

"Run to the rescue with love, and peace will follow." - River Phoenix

Pledge #643
Alokita
NSW

I never want to be the reason an animal suffers.

Pledge #1118
Nina
VIC

Animals deserve to be treated with respect. They should not be objectified and subjected to abuse and cruelty, their sentience and rights should be recognised. I also believe that a vegan diet is less harmfull to the environment.

Pledge #1217
Kerry
QLD

End animal cruelty.

Pledge #1138
Millie
TAS

You cannot love animals and eat them too. I want the same rights for them as us, people who feel pain shouldn't be treated the way we treat animals.

Pledge #884
Michael
QLD

Vegan? For life! For all creatures great and small!

Pledge #288
Sophie
NSW

Being vegan is important to me because I believe that all sentient beings deserve the right to live and feel respected the same way that I would want all human beings to be.

Pledge #957
Darshan
VIC

I'll always be vegan, for the rest of my life. I plan to do a great deal in the future to bring about a better life for all animals on our beautiful planet.

Pledge #348
Nick
ACT

I love meat in my mouth but not the animal type.

Pledge #284
Helen
NSW

Being vegan ticks all the boxes - great for action on climate change, animal welfare, health, cost of living, political corruption and corporate imperialism. And just plain delicious!

Pledge #1273
Jay
WA

Animals, ethics, environmental - why being vegan is important to me.

Pledge #1051
Scott
SA

I was a very sick teen with IBS. I discovered that eating vegan was better for my health. I have been vegan for 11 years. It is one of those decisions that is a winfinity: better for your health, better for the animals and better for the environment.

Pledge #863
Trang
NSW

Been vegan since 2010 (vegetarian from 2001 to 2009).

Pledge #670
Dan
QLD

Vegan almost a decade now.

Pledge #586
Andrew
NSW

I love the environment where we live, all the plants, the animals and the people. I wish all have happy lives.

Pledge #183
Tracey
vic

I will forever be vegan and ensure that I will live my life without harming any living creature.

Pledge #12
Conrad
nsw

Have enjoyed being a life-long vegan. This not only benefits the animals, but also results, at age 92, in my still enjoying runs such as the 14km Sydney City2Surf.

Pledge #48
Catherine
NSW

I pledge to put innocent lives over greed, murder, torture and cruelty.

Pledge #400
Megan
QLD

Eat plants, plant trees, live free! Vegan for life!

Pledge #764
Steven
SA

To help save animals and for good health.

Pledge #754
Darren
SA

Vegan for the animals.

Pledge #724
Denise
SA

My food is grown not born.

Pledge #508
Julie
QLD

Animals are here with us not for us!

Pledge #835
Lou
sa

Vegan for the animals, for the future of the planet, and my health.

Pledge #40
Katrina
NSW

Being vegan is important to me because of animal welfare.

Pledge #1076
Denise
VIC

For the animals. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. To quote Gary L Francione: 'The idea that we have the right to inflict suffering and death on other sentient beings for the trivial reasons of palette pleasure and fashion, is morally repugnant historically'.

Pledge #1195
Moira
SA

I am vegan because it is the right thing to be. Cruelty free and compassionate for the animals and the planet.

Pledge #306
Danieka
QLD

I love animals and will not be part of their suffering.

Pledge #826
Emily
NSW

I do not wish to contribute to the harm or exploitation of animals or the destruction of the planet, to the best of my abilities.

Pledge #1085
David
NSW

I will not knowingly use or consume animal products & will always treat animals with respect & justice.

Pledge #616
Pam
NSW

I'm an animal lover, so I'm vegan for the animals.

Pledge #807
Kathryn
NSW

I have been sold (and bought) omnivorism for all my life up till now and I regret it. My health and happiness have both improved now I've let that go.

Pledge #1148
Meaghan
QLD

The world cannot sustain meat and animal products any longer - it's cannibalism. If people went into an abattoir and saw and smelt and heard what goes on, they would not eat meat or any other animal product for the rest of their lives.

Pledge #779
Cam
VIC

Been vegan a real long time. The idea of eating animals is repugnant. My diet is healthy and environmentally responsible.

Pledge #789
Caroline
QLD

I am, and always will be, vegan for the animals. This world is their world just as much as it is for humans. Equal rights for animals. The right to be respected not exploited.

Pledge #239
Allison
NSW

All animals are feeling and thinking beings.

Pledge #1162
Breanna
QLD

Doing it for the animals!

Pledge #878
Gwendoline
VIC

I stand with all sentient beings. Being vegan is the least I can do to combat animal cruelty. Let's speak up for the voiceless.

Pledge #118
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